Description
- The Wake (RSD)
- (RSD Exclusive, Gatefold LP Jacket)
- Artist: Voivod
- Format: LP
- Release Date: 4/20/2024
- LABEL: Brutal Planet
- VENDOR: Amplified Media Services, LLC
- DISTRIBUTOR: AMPED
- NUMBER OF DISCS: 2
- UPC: 637405141191
- GENRE: Heavy Metal
DESCRIPTION
#8 on Rolling Stone's Best Metal Albums of 2018
- "Voivod recapture their proggy eighties Glory on 'The Wake'… a diverse, wildly elaborate set that stands with the best of it's early classics." Rolling Stone The Wake reached number 8 of the Best Metal Albums of 2018 in Rolling Stone #8 on Consequence of Sound Top 25 Metal/Hard Rock Album of 2018 #13 Decibel Magazine's Top 40 Albums of 2018 #10 PopMatters Top 10 Progressive Rock/Metal Albums of 2018 #48 Sputnikmusic Top 50 Albums of 2018 60,000 monthly listeners on Spotify 2018 release on Century Media Records 14 studio album / 18 albums total The artwork was done by drummer Michel "Away" Langevin Double Vinyl – first time yellow/blue swirl Etched D-side with classic Voivod Logo and Graphic Gatefold Jacket with lyrics Mastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound (In This Moment/Nevermore/Flotsam & Jetsam/King's X/Coroner/Accuser/Jeff Loomis+) Limited to just 1000 vinyl copies for Record Store Day 2024 Out-of-Print and impossible-to-find previous in-print vinyl copies Canadian sci-fi progressive metal act's 14th studio album (2018 release) 8 tracks / 56 minutes of exhilarating extraterrestrial Metal! The concept of The Wake revolves around a post-apocalyptic storyline. ABOUT THE ALBUM Voivod's "The Wake" on Yellow/Blue Swirl Double Vinyl: A Cosmic Journey Unfolds! Prepare to embark on a sonic odyssey like no other as Canadian sci-fi progressive metal pioneers Voivod unveil their magnum opus, "The Wake," on stunning Yellow/Blue Swirl Double Vinyl! This exclusive Record Store Day 2024 release, brought to you by the prestigious Limited Run Vinyl label, is a collector's dream come true. With just 1000 vinyl copies available worldwide, this is your rare chance to own a piece of musical history. "The Wake," Voivod's 14th studio album, is a groundbreaking masterpiece that earned it's place in the annals of metal history. Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the "Best Metal Albums of 2018," this album is a testament to the band's unrivaled creativity and boundary-pushing artistry. With 8 tracks and 56 minutes of exhilarating extraterrestrial metal, it's a cosmic journey that takes you to the outer reaches of imagination. This Record Store Day exclusive not only features the album's intricate musical tapestry but also boasts a gatefold jacket with lyrics, allowing you to dive deeper into Voivod's enigmatic world. The Yellow/Blue Swirl vinyl is a visual and auditory marvel, complementing the album's post-apocalyptic concept. The D-side is etched with the classic Voivod logo and graphics, adding a touch of mystique to this limited edition release. Mastered for vinyl by the renowned Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound, "The Wake" is presented in all it's analog glory, ensuring that every note and nuance shines through. This is your chance to experience the concept of "The Wake," a post-apocalyptic narrative that explores the human condition, redemption, and transformation in the face of a crumbling world. But remember, with only 1000 copies available, these vinyl gems will vanish into the cosmos faster than a shooting star. Don't miss out on this out-of-print and impossible-to-find vinyl revival of Voivod's epic "The Wake." Secure your copy on Record Store Day 2024 and prepare to be transported to a world where music transcends time and space! Get ready to wake up to the cosmic soundscapes of Voivod like never before!
Tracklist:
- 1
- Obsolete Beings
- 2
- The End of Dormancy
- 3
- Orb Confusion
- 4
- Iconspirancy
- 5
- Spherical Perspective
- 6
- Event Horizon
- 7
- Always Moving
- 8
- Sonic Mycelium